fix
A solution to a problem or the act of repairing something that is broken. In the context of a home, it often refers to a way to make a household item work correctly again.
Examples
3 of 5I need a quick fix for the leaking tap in the kitchen.
I need a quick fix for the leaking tap in the kitchen.
The technician provided a permanent fix for the broken heating system.
The technician provided a permanent fix for the broken heating system.
Do you have a fix for this wobbly table leg?
Do you have a fix for this wobbly table leg?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the character 'Fix-it Felix' who provides the 'fix' for every building that gets broken.
Quick Quiz
The broken window needs a permanent ______, not just a piece of tape.
Correct!
The correct answer is: fix
Examples
I need a quick fix for the leaking tap in the kitchen.
everydayI need a quick fix for the leaking tap in the kitchen.
The technician provided a permanent fix for the broken heating system.
formalThe technician provided a permanent fix for the broken heating system.
Do you have a fix for this wobbly table leg?
informalDo you have a fix for this wobbly table leg?
The researcher proposed a long-term fix for the structural issues in the building.
academicThe researcher proposed a long-term fix for the structural issues in the building.
We must find a cost-effective fix for the office air conditioning.
businessWe must find a cost-effective fix for the office air conditioning.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
in a fix
in a difficult situation
get a fix on
to understand or locate something
quick fix
a fast but perhaps temporary solution
Often Confused With
Repair is usually the act or process, while 'a fix' is the specific solution or result.
A fixture is a permanent part of a house (like a sink), whereas a fix is a solution to a problem.
Usage Notes
While 'fix' is very common as a verb, as a noun it often implies a solution that is simple or immediate. It is frequently used with adjectives like 'easy' or 'quick'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget that 'fix' can be a noun and only use 'repair'. They might also use it for very complex engineering problems where 'solution' is more appropriate.
Memory Tip
Think of the character 'Fix-it Felix' who provides the 'fix' for every building that gets broken.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin word 'fixus', meaning fastened or attached.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The concept of a 'quick fix' is very common in consumer culture, referring to fast solutions for home maintenance.
Quick Quiz
The broken window needs a permanent ______, not just a piece of tape.
Correct!
The correct answer is: fix
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